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 The article “Bugatti Chiron review - the final generation of Bugatti's W16 masterpiece” from Meaden (2023) discusses the Bugatti Chiron, a high performance supercar with a 16-cylinder engine delivering “1479 bhp and 1180 lb ft of torque”. It accelerates incredibly quickly, reaching speeds of 124 mph faster than a Ford Focus ST can hit 62mph, and it has a top speed of 261mph (420 km/h). The article goes on to praise the Chiron's engine as an impressive feat of engineering. It features an 8.0-liter W16 engine, crafted by combining two V8 engines at a 90-degree angle, resulting in a compact 16-cylinder engine, more space-efficient than a V12. Supported by four turbochargers, two of which come into play below 3800 rpm, and all four activated beyond that point, the Chiron offers instantaneous power delivery across the entire rpm range (Philip, 2022). Cooling an engine that produces up to 3000 hp of thermal energy is no easy task. It requires 2 separate water cooling systems, a high and low temperature loop (Viknesh, 2016).


References


Meaden, R. (2023). Bugatti Chiron Review - the final generation of Bugatti’s W16 masterpiece. evo. 

https://www.evo.co.uk/bugatti/chiron


Philip, U. (2022, Jul 28). Everything You Need To Know About Bugatti’s 8.0-Liter Quad-Turbo W16 Engine. https://www.hotcars.com/bugattis-80-liter-quad-turbo-w16-engine/


Viknesh, V. (2016, Mar 3). A close look at the Bugatti Chiron monster W-16 engine. https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1102657_a-close-look-at-the-bugatti-chiron-s-monster-w-16-engine

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